George Benson – Body Talk (Vinyl LP)

George Benson – Body Talk is an album by guitarist George Benson on CTI, released in August 1973 (cat. no. CTI 6033). It was recorded on July 17 and 18, 1973 at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, produced by Creed Taylor with Rudy Van Gelder as engineer. Arrangements and conducting are by Pee Wee Ellis, known from James Brown's band. The rhythm section features Ron Carter, Gary King and Jack DeJohnette, with Earl Klugh on second guitar. This copy is a 1973 German original pressing in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label: CTI Records
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1973
• Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk, Soul Jazz
• Extras: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU SH677).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Dance (George Benson, Pee Wee Ellis)
2. When Love Has Grown (Donny Hathaway, Gene McDaniels)
3. Plum (George Benson)

Side B

1. Body Talk (George Benson)
2. Top Of The World (George Benson)

Personnel

George Benson (lead guitar), Earl Klugh (rhythm guitar), Harold Mabern (electric piano), Ron Carter (acoustic bass), Gary King (electric bass), Jack DeJohnette (drums), Mobutu (percussion, congas), Frank Foster (tenor saxophone), Jon Faddis, John Gatchell, Waymon Reed (trumpet, flugelhorn), Dick Griffin, Gerald Chamberlain (trombone).

Arranged and conducted by Pee Wee Ellis; produced by Creed Taylor; engineer: Rudy Van Gelder; cover photo: Pete Turner.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is a German original pressing on CTI from the release year 1973 in a gatefold sleeve.

Who arranged the horns?
Pee Wee Ellis, previously saxophonist and arranger for James Brown. He also co-wrote "Dance" with Benson.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more George Benson records?
Yes, for example George Benson – In Flight, Harlem Underground and Livin' Inside Your Love. More titles are in our Jazz collection.